SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT
Family fun in Whistler Village! This weekend enjoy Theatre in the Streets, interactive performances by Michele Bush – Whistler’s answer to Carol Burnett – and visiting troupes Twisted Tales and BellaLuna. For more information call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com.
And don’t forget the Whistler Farmers Market, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Village, rain or shine.
Friday, Aug. 20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Miniatures
Where: Garfinkel’s
High-energy indy rock. Starts at 10 p.m.
What: Triple Threat Fridays
Where: Crab Shack
A new weekly night featuring the holy trinity of good times – open jam, karaoke and disco tunes. Let the weekend begin!
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Black’s Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joe’s
Good time rock covers by Whistler’s long time favourite party band. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Who: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Hip-hop Fridays
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Hip-hop and R&B with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin’. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Summer Daze
Who: DJs Garthfader, Milton, Phroh, Rob Banks and Mr. Fister
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Four turntables plus five DJs equals one crazy way to get the weekend started. Doors at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Rutherford Creek Trio
Where: Merlin’s
Folksy jams with local musicians Rob Funk, Rajan Das and Glenn Mishaw on the sun soaked patio (weather permitting), 4-7 p.m.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Brian Highley
Where: Crab Shack
’Shack unplugged – live acoustic tunes.
Who: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mister Fister
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dirty electro clash and breaks.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Hip-hop and Top 40 dance floor hits. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garf’s Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkel’s
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Summer means it’s stagette season again and Bill’s is stagette central. Mainstream tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joe’s
Good time party tunes that’ll get the gals dancin’ on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)
Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.
Who: G ’n’ R
Where: Merlin’s
Locals Gary Yoshida and Rob Funk play the sun soaked patio from 4 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).
What: Solartribe Sunday Night Mass
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
After six years outside under the full moon, DJ Tone and the Solartribe move indoors to host a special Sunday night sermon. Music starts at 8 p.m. Proceeds go toward assisting Emily Carroll in recovering to full health.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night hosts Edmonton post-punk rockers The Floor with Ontario hardcore bands A Day and a Deathwish and Rosesdead. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell. at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock songs.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Well known cover tunes and Emerald Isle classics. 7-11 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africa’s
At the tables this week is the man that got the kitchen cooking – Vancouver DJ Czech mixin’ up house and breaks with a side of electro. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
What: The Power Hour
Where: Moe Joe’s
Make the most of the weekend. Moe Joe’s opens at midnight for one hour of craziness.
Monday, Aug. 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Creaking Tree String Quartet
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Juno-nominated acoustic ensemble with roots in bluegrass, Celtic, jazz and classical. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $16. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: The Uncas
Where: Boot Pub
Alberta alt-country rockers add some twang to the weekly Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Reggae Night
Where: Moe Joe’s
Live reggae with locals Kosta-Man and the Back Ho’s. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go – that Chicago ballad won’t sing itself.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell. at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dance floor.
What: ’80s Night
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing’80s retro tracks all night long. Free cover for the first 50 people. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Buckwheat Zydeco
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Back by popular demand, Lousiana’s finest will transform Bill’s into a one-night Mardi Gras party. Fun for your feet. Tickets: $25 Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Black’s Pub
Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Piano and guitar tunes with the laid back local musician at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Modern country and rock tunes with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Jungle Soldier
Where: Garfinkel’s
Special fundraiser to help DJ Jungle Soldier replace equipment lost in an electrical fire. Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reel Alternatives — Go Further
Where: Lost Lake Park
A hit at the 2003 Whistler Film Festival, Ron Mann’s documentary film follows actor Woody Harrelson as he crusades for environmental awareness. Film screens at dusk (approx. 10 p.m.) Food kiosks and live music at 8 p.m. Outdoor venue; bring seating. Tickets: $8. Kids under 12 free. Limited parking on-site. Shuttle from gondola exchange before and after the film for 50 cents each way. Cancelled in event of bad weather. www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.
What: Reggae Wednesdays
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Laid back jams (on the patio if it’s sunny) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Ho’s starting at 4 p.m. Dancehall reggae tracks with DJ Phroh from 8 p.m. until late.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Local boy plays raw acoustic rockers.
Who: Melanie Dekker
Where: Mallard Lounge
Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Moe Joe’s
The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with extra-terrestrial skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum ’n’ bass tracks. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Industry Night
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Industry locals only until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night.
Thursday, Aug. 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Comedy Night with Rob Pue
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Special edition Comedy Night with Rob Pue, winner of the San Francisco Stand-up Comedy Competition and co-star of MTV’s Punk’d. Showtime 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Tapley’s Pub
Laid back patio party with the legendary local duo from 7 to 10 p.m.
Who: Melanie Dekker
Where: Mallard Lounge
Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Cool eclectic hip-hop and soul.
What: Double Daze Thursdaze
Where: Boot Pub
$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B – guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Locals’ Night
Where: Garfinkel’s
The biggest locals’ party in town.
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dance floor.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Jazz, Blues & Swing Weekend, Aug. 27-29.
The Tea Party, Aug. 29.
DJ Dan, Sept. 1.
Burning Spear with Bedouin Soundclash, Sept. 7.
